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Job outlook for records specialists in the United States
Records specialist job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected records specialist job growth rate is 11% from 2018-2028.
About 23,100 new jobs for records specialists are projected over the next decade.
Records specialist salaries have increased 8% for records specialists in the last 5 years.
There are over 30,228 records specialists currently employed in the United States.
There are 28,647 active records specialist job openings in the US.
The average records specialist salary is $33,273.
Are records specialist jobs in demand?
Records specialist job and salary trends over time
Records specialist jobs over time
Records specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 30,228 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 33,355 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 38,366 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 36,878 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 38,024 | 0.01% |
Average records specialist salary over time
Records specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $33,273 | $16.00 | +2.8% |
| 2025 | $32,369 | $15.56 | --0.7% |
| 2024 | $32,602 | $15.67 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | $31,657 | $15.22 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $30,736 | $14.78 | +2.5% |
Records specialist jobs by state
Most common states for records specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 96 | 14% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 73 | 10% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 72 | 10% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 58 | 10% |
| 5 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 266 | 8% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 81 | 8% |
| 7 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 141 | 7% |
| 8 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 115 | 7% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 442 | 6% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 229 | 6% |
| 11 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 169 | 6% |
| 12 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 81 | 6% |
| 13 | Vermont | 623,657 | 39 | 6% |
| 14 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 525 | 5% |
| 15 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 378 | 5% |
| 16 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 304 | 5% |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 276 | 5% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 67 | 5% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 53 | 5% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 52 | 5% |
Most common cities for records specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amherst | 2 | 5% | $39,393 |
| 2 | Palo Alto | 2 | 3% | $40,311 |
| 3 | Portland | 2 | 3% | $34,600 |
| 4 | Reston | 2 | 3% | $33,018 |
| 5 | Meridian | 2 | 2% | $32,162 |
| 6 | Broomfield | 1 | 2% | $35,291 |
| 7 | Caldwell | 1 | 2% | $32,202 |
| 8 | Columbus | 1 | 2% | $30,247 |
| 9 | Washington | 4 | 1% | $35,083 |
| 10 | Atlanta | 3 | 1% | $34,311 |
| 11 | Boston | 3 | 0% | $39,341 |
| 12 | Fort Worth | 3 | 0% | $30,077 |
| 13 | Miami | 2 | 0% | $28,413 |
| 14 | Minneapolis | 2 | 0% | $33,647 |
| 15 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $35,351 |
| 16 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $35,258 |
Records Specialist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of records specialist experts
Grambling State University
University of Oklahoma
Yenumula Reddy
IEEE Senior Member, ACM Senior Member, IARIA FellowGrambling State University
College of Arts and Sciences
What skills stand out on Records Specialist resumes?
Yenumula Reddy: -Programming languages.
-Common operating systems.
-Software proficiency.
-Technical writing.
-Project management.
-Data analysis.
What soft skills should all Records Specialists possess?
Yenumula Reddy: -Communication skills
-Problem-solving skills
-Work ethic
-Interpersonal skills
-Time management
What hard/technical skills are most important for Records Specialists?
Yenumula Reddy: -Computer technology (MS Office, Linux, Social Media, webtechnology (HTML/XML)
-Data analysis
-Marketing hard skills
What skills will help Records Specialists earn the most?
Yenumula Reddy: -Communication skills
-Analytical and research skills
-Flexibility and adaptability
-Interpersonal abilities
-Ability to make decisions
-Ability to plan, organize and prioritize the work
-Leadership and management
Susan Burke Ph.D.
Director & Associate ProfessorUniversity of Oklahoma
School of Library and Information Studies
What skills stand out on Records Specialist resumes?
Susan Burke Ph.D.: I regularly hear from employers in the information science field (particularly in libraries), and the number one thing they look for on applicants' resumes is work experience in a library setting. I recommend to students that if they have not worked in a library, they should find a way to get some practical work experience by working part-time in a library, doing an internship in a library, or at least asking a librarian if they can do a job shadowing for a few hours to get a feel for what the real workplace is like.